Is it my Autism or because I'm an ABDL???

[S2000]

Dang that's crazy! Didn't know you could be diagnosed that early.

Despite me being able to wear underwear for 14 years, after I was potty trained at the age of 5 years old in 2005, my parents died in July 2019, it not only made me traumatized but also made me incontinent, so I started wearing diapers in January of this year. Honestly, I do not regret making the decision to wear diapers as I actually enjoy them especially when wet

 

[ABDElsa]

Despite me being able to wear underwear for 14 years, after I was potty trained at the age of 5 years old in 2005, my parents died in July 2019, it not only made me traumatized but also made me incontinent, so I started wearing diapers in January of this year. Honestly, I do not regret making the decision to wear diapers as I actually enjoy them especially when wet

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what it'd be like if I lost my Parents at such a young age. Unfortunately they're now Divorced now and I live with my Dad but I'm thankful that at least they're still alive.

 

[Boo]

Despite me being able to wear underwear for 14 years, after I was potty trained at the age of 5 years old in 2005, my parents died in July 2019, it not only made me traumatized but also made me incontinent, so I started wearing diapers in January of this year. Honestly, I do not regret making the decision to wear diapers as I actually enjoy them especially when wet

My dad died this year and it kind of had a similar effect on me. Although I'm not incontinent, the thoughts about diapers raced into my head one night. And within days, I had my first samples

 

[CutePrincess]

Because again I'm very sensitive to a lot of things and I'm wondering if that's because I'm ABDL or because I'm Autistic. Could it be that deep down I really am still just a Baby and haven't/never will mentally grow up. Or is it because of my Autism? I know ABDLs still watch and engage in children's programming and activities, but is that by choice or because they can't handle/are sensitive to adult activities? Or can they handle/engage in adult activities outside of regressing as ABDLs?

Does being ABDL actually affect your mentality and make you more sensitive and unable to handle certain things not for kids (Adult things) or is it just something we do because we like it or we choose too. I would gladly appreciate some help on this issue from the ABDL Community and those with Autism as well. Thanks and as always...stay Diapered.

Problem I have is the either or type of thing, implying your personality relies on one or the other. Being Autistic is one thing you can't help but I find describing oneself as ABDL is just something you like. However looking something up I came across this:

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"toilet training"

Autism is a development disorder and depending how you where raised, that could of influenced you in being ABDL (i/e like not getting enough attention with something) Overall I think there is a 3rd factor with the Autistism that is likely why you are ABDL.

 

[caitianx]

Dang I'm sorry to hear that. I know a lot of us ABDLs really enjoy wearing Diapers but I always feel sorry for those with disabilities like Cerebral Palsy who have no choice, they're Diapered 24/7 and don't particularly enjoy it. Back in Diapers at 29 that's gotta be rough. Personally I'd probably enjoy that but I know some people don't and that always makes me really sad for them.

For me, my only porcelain hobby horse or adult medical plastic pail potty chair use are only for diaper changes and flushing-away the poo-poo.
On physically bad days when I have a lot of spasticity discomfort and pain in my legs, my physical world drastically "shrinks" to just this "manual wheelchair" locked-away indoors in my own home.
I liken sitting for 13 hours or so per day to being a small little boy in a "Baby Seat/Baby Stroller" whether the wheel brakes are or not applied.
I had a lot of spasticity pain intermittently through the night last night.
Therefore, I am completely unable to get out of this wheelchair except to "transfer" to either my medical adult plastic pail potty or the porcelain hobby horse or into and out of my bed.

 

[caitianx]

My dad died this year and it kind of had a similar effect on me. Although I'm not incontinent, the thoughts about diapers raced into my head one night. And within days, I had my first samples

Sigh...Losing Mommy and Daddy is a major emotional trauma.
I lost my only living younger brother to a massive heart attack at age 57 back in March.

 

[howiebabe]

Caitianx

Do you have someone who checks in with you every day (even by phone). I worry that with all your medical issues and living alone, something could happen and a long delay in getting medical attention could be disasterous. Stay healthy.

 

[BobbiSueEllen]

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what it'd be like if I lost my Parents at such a young age. Unfortunately they're now Divorced now and I live with my Dad but I'm thankful that at least they're still alive.

That's a sad deal, for sure. My 26YO son-in-law lost his dad last month after over 6 years of traumatic brain injury. His mom died suddenly 5-1/2 years ago from a massive heart attack. The rest of his relatives are crazy; my daughter, their kids and his brother are all he has...I just try to help out.

 

[caitianx]

I have church friends who check on me and take me grocery shopping.
I am on the wait list for Senior Citizen Services.
Plus I have neighbors here in the mobile home park where I live here in Derry, New Hampshire who walk by and say hello to me every day.

 

[littlesimonbaby]

Dang that's crazy! Didn't know you could be diagnosed that early.

i was diagnosed at 16 months

 

[SpAzpieSweeTot]

Dang that's crazy! Didn't know you could be diagnosed that early.

Earlier, nowadays, well before 2. Doesn't keep some people from being so mild, or completely mislabeled, as to be missed until older. Take me, for example. I'm pretty sure I'm a Spectrumite, but I'm female, which makes it harder to spot, and it's wrapped in a CP burrito, which makes it even harder to spot.

 

[JohnSnow]

i have autism as well, almost the same age, and really i have a lot in common woth what do you say, but im not that functionally, almost everyday i have problems because i cant understand other people feelings

 

[ABDElsa]

i have autism as well, almost the same age, and really i have a lot in common woth what do you say, but im not that functionally, almost everyday i have problems because i cant understand other people feelings

Dang I'm really sorry to hear that.

 

[caitianx]

Dang I'm really sorry to hear that.

I admit that I am not very functional today on a Sunday.
I am in FACEBOOK JAIL for 24 hours.
Therefore, my only social media presence is here for the time being.
Pardon me for showing the 100% "Real Me" lately as a medically incontinent Autistic with Cerebral Palsy.
Of course with this COVID-19 Virus Pandemic ongoing, I am quite physically isolated where I live in Derry, New Hampshire.
Not good for my overall emotional health.

 

[ABDElsa]

I admit that I am not very functional today on a Sunday.
I am in FACEBOOK JAIL for 24 hours.
Therefore, my only social media presence is here for the time being.
Pardon me for showing the 100% "Real Me" lately as a medically incontinent Autistic with Cerebral Palsy.
Of course with this COVID-19 Virus Pandemic ongoing, I am quite physically isolated where I live in Derry, New Hampshire.
Not good for my overall emotional health.

Stupid Facebook! Thank goodness ADISC just let's us be ourselves.

 

[S2000]

Stupid Facebook! Thank goodness ADISC just let's us be ourselves.

I don't have a Facebook account, and honestly, I plan to keep it that way. Least I can also be myself here in ADISC

 

[caitianx]

I just remembered I have an unopened package of 14-count L/XL sized WALMART ASSURANCE "Pull-Up Potty Training Pants" for adults.
Sometimes I will wear these, but only in daytime.

Who else will use "Pull-Ups" sometimes?

 

[CookieMonstah]

So, question. I'm 25 but I sure don't feel it I'm very immature and sensitive. I do not like horror movies as I'm too scared to watch them. Pretty much anything sexual grosses me out. I have no desire for romance and am asexual. I still watch a lot of the shows I watched from my childhood I have not outgrown them. I collect many stuffed animals and still sleep with a stuffed Pooh Bear to this day. And of course I am obsessed with Frozen.

I'd love to get the opinions of the ABDL community. I have high functioning Autism known as Aspergers, and of course am ABDL. I'm trying to figure out if these traits are common of ABDLs or if it's more because of my Autism. Basically I've never really completely grown up I still feel like a kid at times which could explain why I like to dress and act as a Baby sometimes. But does being ABDL mean that we still have kind of the mentality of children. Or do ABDLs still engage in adult activities like sex/porn, horror movies, etc.?

Because again I'm very sensitive to a lot of things and I'm wondering if that's because I'm ABDL or because I'm Autistic. Could it be that deep down I really am still just a Baby and haven't/never will mentally grow up. Or is it because of my Autism? I know ABDLs still watch and engage in children's programming and activities, but is that by choice or because they can't handle/are sensitive to adult activities? Or can they handle/engage in adult activities outside of regressing as ABDLs?

Does being ABDL actually affect your mentality and make you more sensitive and unable to handle certain things not for kids (Adult things) or is it just something we do because we like it or we choose too. I would gladly appreciate some help on this issue from the ABDL Community and those with Autism as well. Thanks and as always...stay Diapered.

Just a couple things I threw together on my phone for this post. Which do you guys like better?
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Starting from the bottom like someone else said I prefer the second logo. It's all intertwined and together making it much more compact and easier to visualise.

Moving on from that, I am an ABDL but I like horror movies, I've seen lots of horror films whether it's thriller with jump scares or blood and gore, doesn't really bother me. I try and scare myself when watching them. I, myself, don't feel like I am 23 really, time has just flown by and in 5 months time I'll be 24. I can be mature but I can also be really immature but in good nature and to make people laugh and have a good time. I also do enjoy sex and watch porn or read pornographic material, but it's 99% to do with nappies and other ABDL material.

I've never been diagnosed with autism or anything similar so can't speak on that part but I found out I had ADHD when I was around 17.

Sometimes I want to be babied, like fully, where someone takes care of me and other days it might be that I just want to wear a nappy and not use the toilet while I do stuff like play video games or watch tv. Sometimes I will want to watch children's tv and maybe drink from a bottle. It changes depending on my mood.

 

[ABDElsa]

Starting from the bottom like someone else said I prefer the second logo. It's all intertwined and together making it much more compact and easier to visualise.

Moving on from that, I am an ABDL but I like horror movies, I've seen lots of horror films whether it's thriller with jump scares or blood and gore, doesn't really bother me. I try and scare myself when watching them. I, myself, don't feel like I am 23 really, time has just flown by and in 5 months time I'll be 24. I can be mature but I can also be really immature but in good nature and to make people laugh and have a good time. I also do enjoy sex and watch porn or read pornographic material, but it's 99% to do with nappies and other ABDL material.

I've never been diagnosed with autism or anything similar so can't speak on that part but I found out I had ADHD when I was around 17.

Sometimes I want to be babied, like fully, where someone takes care of me and other days it might be that I just want to wear a nappy and not use the toilet while I do stuff like play video games or watch tv. Sometimes I will want to watch children's tv and maybe drink from a bottle. It changes depending on my mood.

OK thank you for your input.

 

[rocketman]

Yeah that makes sense. Honestly I'd rather have a hired Mommy to take care of me and change me instead of a romantic partner. I know it's kind of hard for ABDLs to be in a relationship anyway. But if and I'm only saying if I were to have a romantic partner she'd have to either be an ABDL too and engage in it with me, or at the very least accept me. If she couldn't accept me or she had a problem with me being ABDL then our relationship would not work.

I think having an accepting partner is essential for any of us, autistic or not.